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Father driven by daughter’s death to educate on abuse

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Aug. 10, 2023) Bill Mitchell is on a mission to make people aware of the warning signs of dating violence after his daughter, Kristin, was killed by her boyfriend just a few weeks after she graduated from college. He has written a book, “When Dating Hurts” and hosts a podcast, where… Read more »

Tattoo committee suggests health and safety standards

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Aug. 3, 2023) The Town of Berlin has taken steps through a tattoo advisory committee to create a safe and equitable path forward for tattoo establishments within town limits, according to a letter from Mayor Zack Tyndall to Chip Bertino, president of the Worcester County Commissioners. The committee, which includes… Read more »

Everything’s just peachy on Saturday

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer Peach Festival celebrates heritage, helps museum (Aug. 3, 2023) Berlin will celebrate local sweet, juicy, delicious peaches on Aug. 5 at the 15th annual Peach Festival on the lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor Museum. The festival, which will run from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., will provide peach treats… Read more »

New Luxury spa and wellness center opens

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (July 27, 2023) The Actualize Wellness Spa is not your typical day spa.  Richard Root and Director Cyndee Lam have combined their vision of a luxury day spa with a community wellness center. The couple recently relocated their business from Los Angeles to West Ocean City and has created a mini-oasis… Read more »

SDHS Class of ’23 breaks scholarship record

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By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer On the evening of May 31, families filled the audience at Stephen Decatur High School’s Louis H. Taylor Stadium to watch seniors walk the stage and accept diplomas at the Class of 2023 graduation ceremony. During a speech, Principal Thomas Sites announced that this graduating class broke a SDHS record… Read more »

Island Creamery in running for best ice cream in nation

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (June 8, 2023) Area residents know that Island Creamery has some of the best ice cream around, but now the nation will know it as well. The shop, with locations in Chincoteague, Berlin and Salisbury. has been nominated as one of the best ice cream shops in the country by… Read more »

Parade for local veteran at Berlin Intermediate June 3

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By Hunter Hine, Staff Writer Now age 97, Morris Semiatin still wears his Purple Heart medal on a chain around his neck. He earned it in World War II after a hand grenade went off in his foxhole while fighting on Iwo Jima. There he served as a rocketeer in the 28th Regiment of the… Read more »